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The Quiet Professional

Vigilant Media Inc.
Law Enforcement
Mental Health
Canada
Public Safety
Human Trafficking
Fentanyl
PTSD
Sex Trafficking
Leadership
Community Engagement
Organized Crime
China
Foreign Interference
Edmonton Police Service
United States
National Security
First Responders
Phoenix Police Department
Internal Affairs
Police Culture

The Quiet Professional, a part of Vigilant Media Inc., is a podcast that strives to educate listeners and inspire change through candid and critical exploration of topics centered around national security, intelligence, law enforcement, and justice.Follow The Quiet Professional across YouTube, podcast platforms, and social media. Find everything through Linktree: linktr.ee/tqp780

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Original Recording Date: 2026AUG21.

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Original Recording Date: 2026AUG20.

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Original Recording Date: 2026AUG14.

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Recent Guests

Rob Farrer
President of the National Police Federation
National Police Federation (NPF)
Episode: S5E37: Policing Issues: How Much Will We Tolerate Before Demanding Change? | Rob Farrer
Samantha Radocchia
Co-founder of Illicit Shadows LLC; futurist, anthropologist and entrepreneur
Illicit Shadows LLC
Episode: S5E36: Illicit Shadows: Criminal Networks Shape the Global Underworld | Samantha Radocchia (Sam Rad)
Adam Davis
Former law enforcement officer, award-winning bestselling author, nationally recognized keynote speaker
Self-Employed / Author and Speaker
Episode: S5E35: A Student of Pain: Transformation Forged Through Adversity | Adam Davis
Roberto Ortiz
Former police commander from Chihuahua, Mexico; intelligence coordinator with the State Attorney General's Office; Under Armour Latin America ambassador
State Attorney General's Office (Mexico)
Episode: S5E34: Survival Against the Odds: One Officer's Story from Mexican Law Enforcement | Roberto Ortiz
David Leis
President and CEO of the Frontier Centre for Public Policy
Frontier Centre for Public Policy
Episode: S5E33: The Public Policy Effect: Who Shapes the Nation? | David Leis
William Clark
Master Chief (Ret.) and former Navy working dog handler
U.S. Navy, Navy Special Mission Unit
Episode: S5E32: Working Dog Days & Life's Battlefields | Master Chief (Ret.) William "Billy" Clark
Benjamin H. Milligan
Former US Navy SEAL (2001-2009); author of By Water Beneath the Walls, The Rise of the Navy SEALs
Author; Navy SEAL veteran
Episode: S5E31: By Water Beneath the Walls: The Rise of the Navy SEALs – Ben Milligan
Adam Swart
Founder of Crowds on Demand
Crowds on Demand
Episode: S5E30: The Crowd Effect: Inside the Business of Advocacy and Public Power – Adam Swart
Ralph L. DeFalco III
Retired U.S. Navy captain, civilian intelligence professional, historian and author
Former Director of Naval Intelligence staff; author of The Counterfeit
Episode: S5E29: Dark Horizons: A Fictional Vision of America's Defeat – Ralph L. DeFalco III

Host

Nathan Simpson
Host of the show; long-running presenter with focus on public safety, policing, and security policy

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Really thoughtful interviewer with great guest lineup

    The Quiet Professional is a very high quality first responder focused podcast.

    The host - Nathan Romas - does a lot of prep work for each episode and asks very thoughtful questions that are on point for each guest.

    The guest lineup is full of people that have valuable insights to share who are respected within the first responder community.

    Always worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doc Springer
    United States6 months ago
  • Strong Voice for Law Enforcment

    Nathan is doing a great job of spotlighting issues that are important to all law enforcement professionals, as well as people outside of law enforcement. He also is willing to look at these issues in different ways that can produce new an innovative ways to approach policing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HR266
    United States2 years ago
  • Filing a lawsuit

    listening to just four minutes of this podcast withered my brain by 40% and made me sterile, DO NOT listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The Iraq War
    Canada2 years ago
  • Emerging leader

    Nathan is a premium voice in the law enforcement space, as he’s willing and able to toggle necessary themes and topics with critical thoughts and care.

    I’m glad he is sharing this skill and character with others, truly elevating our profession and communities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blue Grit Radio
    United States2 years ago
  • Crucial discussions and intelligence

    A long awaited and crucial platform for locals and those across borders. Believe it or not, even the smallest of towns are effected by what Nathan and his guests discuss. This podcast is the windex to the grimy window to the truth. Great work and keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M. Amarillo
    Canada2 years ago

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What comes through is thoughtful interviewing and careful guest selection.
Listeners value the practical policing insights and depth of discussion.
Some episodes are polarizing or provoke strong reactions for controversial topics.

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S5E37: Policing Issues: How Much Will We Tolerate Before Demanding Change? | Rob Farrer
Q: How did you arrive at the leadership role in the National Police Federation?
Rob explains his long involvement with RCMP labor movements, the shift from SRR to formal unionization, and how his leadership path through BC and Western Canada positioned him to lead the federation.
S5E24: The Edge of Precision: SniperWeek, Modern Tactics, and Hard Truths - Derrick Bartlett
Q: How does Snipercraft view the standardization of sniper training across agencies?
They discuss ongoing attempts by organizations like NTOA and ASA to establish national standards, the resistance some agencies show to external standards, and the importance of consistent training to reduce liability and improve performance.
S5E24: The Edge of Precision: SniperWeek, Modern Tactics, and Hard Truths - Derrick Bartlett
Q: What are you seeing as the impact of military snipers transitioning to police sniper roles?
The panelist explains that while some universal training aspects exist, police sniping requires different application, and law enforcement contexts demand different tactics, ethics, and legal constraints; successful transfer depends on how training is framed for police use and the environment.
S5E25: Statement of Facts: The Phoenix Riots — Analysis and Targets - April Sponsel & Doug McBride
Q: What was the role of outside experts in validating your charges and how did that influence the process?
An outside expert was hired to ensure that the gang definitions and the presentation to the grand jury were accurate; their alignment with the prosecutorial theory helped support the charges and reinforced the credibility of the prosecution's approach.
S5E25: Statement of Facts: The Phoenix Riots — Analysis and Targets - April Sponsel & Doug McBride
Q: Why did you choose to compare the suspects to known gangs like Crips, Bloods, and Hells Angels in your presentations?
To help jurors and the public understand the concept of a criminal street gang by using familiar, high-visibility examples, arguing that the group's activities, structure, and intimidation tactics fit the established definitions, and to provide context for the severity of their actions against police.

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A high-signal show focused on national security, policing, and justice through interviews with practitioners, researchers, and advocates. Guests range from frontline law enforcement leaders and municipal policymakers to prosecutors, safety advocates, and subject-matter experts in areas like trafficking, gun violence, and AI-enabled policing. Episodes tend to center on practical realities, policy trade-offs, and the human impact of complex safety issues, often tying together leadership, governance, and technology with real-world case studies. A notable strength is the willingness to feature survivor perspectives and diverse viewpoints to illuminate systemic challenges and reform opportunities, making it useful for listeners who want actionab... more

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2. Samantha Radocchia
3. Adam Davis
4. Roberto Ortiz
5. David Leis
6. William Clark
7. Benjamin H. Milligan
8. Adam Swart

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